Pujols, “the Machine” wound up again last night and hit career homer No. 693, Jordan Montgomery let just one hit slide through and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 1-0 last night.
Also last night, a bases-loaded walk on Drew Waters broke an eighth-inning tie, helping the Kansas City Royals to a 6-4 win over the Chicago White Sox.
St. Louis is in Chicago for a doubleheader today. First game at 1:20, Cards Adam Wainwright starting against the Cubs Javier Assad
This evening’s game time is 7:05 PM and matches up Jake Woodford for St Louis and Adrian Sampson for the Cubs.
In Kansas City tonight, the Arizona Diamondbacks take on the Royals at 7:10 PM. Starting pitchers are Diamondback Zach Davies vs Royals Jonathan Heasley.